The construction industry is undergoing a profound transformation through digitalization and automation. While Building Information Modeling (BIM) has already revolutionized planning, on-site construction is lagging behind. Key technologies such as...
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The construction industry increasingly develops sustainable concretes with alternative cements, recycled aggregates, and fiber reinforcement to reduce emissions and extend the service life of structures. Fiber-reinforced concretes with steel or...
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This study quantifies the monetary effects of Building Information Modeling (BIM) through a systematic cost-benefit analysis of three use cases. Despite rising expectations for BIM, there is a lack of quantitative assessments of its economic...
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This publication shows how the calculation of a life cycle assessment of a given building with a life cycle assessment tool differs when processed by different people. It is worked out where the differences are and how they come about. The results...
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